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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
9
Lawmakers clash over writing new legislation into appropriation measures while Belvoir trap, diplomatic, and consular provisions move forward. Westtown and other figures push for army support. debate highlights added funds and regulatory changes with the current year’s totals noted.
The House considers a measure to empower county commissioners over operations of May Rule Coach Company. The proposal seeks authority to regulate management and finances, with supporters arguing efficiency and oversight benefits. Opponents contend risks to local control and costs.
An expert estimates vast ore deposits in West Virginia and nearby areas. The report cites Gut ton Vatuna rly and various regions as potential sources of ore and notes implications for campaign publicity and presidential considerations.
Representative Bathrick assailed Secretary Wilson in the House over alleged mismanagement of the Department of Agriculture. He accused Wilson of being tied to the food chopera and aiding land boothers in Florida Everglades exploitation, arguing expenditure of over 18 million dollars yearly was mishandled. Bathrick defended CG Billote and L Moorehouse, whom Wilson had recently dismissed, as the post office appropriation debate unfolded.
A measure introduced by Senator Gallinger would require all foreign corporations except foreign insurers to certify their charter, disclose capital and paid-in amounts, appoint the recorder of deeds as agent, and file annual reports. The act sets registration fees by capital stock, imposes penalties for noncompliance, and aims to give authorities supervisory control over foreign corporate activities in the District.
Frederick v Mgeva aes before the House foreign affairs committee urged favorable action on the Sulzer bill to purchase a fleet and create United States embassies and consulates abroad. Clarence Jones and Weiding Ring also pressed for action while committee waits on Secretary jAnux. Separately Fowler proposes pay raises for lower government grades with graded advances from 25 to 12 percent based on income.
Rep Mann accuses Interior Expenditures Chair Graham of shielding Helen Pierce Grat a Minnesota lobbyist who worked from a commission desk soliciting fees from Indian claimants over three months He cites a protest against Indian Agent Reynolds and a jail threat to a Crow writer as background The House adopts a resolution for an Indian investigation in New Mexico despite Graham’s nonresponse and party divisions
The Norris presidential primary bill is redrafted and eliminates the objectionable district provision. The reform removes a section empowering election judges to punish offenders with no appeal and adds Redfield’s amendment to apply the law this year on the fourth Tuesday in May, affecting the upcoming presidential contests.
Admiral Thomas B. Howard was relieved as commander of the Third Division Atlantic Fleet and will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Bradley A. Flake who now heads the Fifth Division. The Fifth Division will be disbanded on April 6. Captain Charles Ho Harrow of the California asks for voluntary retirement under the veterans service law and is granted. Commander in Chief Pacific, Thomas until recently, will retire on April 27.
Senator Curtin yesterday introduced a bill to fix the number of electors as the total of a state’s senators and representatives in Congress at the time of appointment. Senate action also includes allocations for science events in September and the Pan American conference with a stated sum.
The House naval affairs committee yesterday agreed to report a bill carrying appropriations totaling $100.7 million for the navy’s maintenance in the coming year. The bill excludes construction of new ships, which has been deferred until next Thursday.
Dr T J Allen argues cheese raises uric acid and worsens rheumatic or kidney conditions. He suggests buttermilk rather than milk in excess, and notes potatoes can offset cheese and meat effects. He cites Dr Haig praising cheese as a protein source and still recommends milk with bread for protein.
The Kensington palace costumes exhibition features Queen Victoria's coronation tunic of cloth of gold with rose shamrock and thistle motifs, and Victoria wedding robes. Queen Alexandra gowns, Mary and Teck pieces, and Edward VII items accompany modern wedding attire and going away dresses, with notes on historic fabrics and lace.
The excerpt argues that happiness comes from within and the higher nature rather than external wealth and pleasures. It notes that many resist changing viewpoints and that shifting one’s vision is difficult but essential to find lasting joy through spiritual riches and inner development.
President Taft sent Congress a special message requesting 1 million dollars beyond the current appropriation for meat inspection to microscopicly examine hog flesh destined for meat products. The aim is to prevent trichinae deaths linked to undercooked pork. A larger total of four million dollars would inspect all hog flesh, but is not deemed necessary. The message accompanies debate notes on initiative referendum recall and privileged presses for speeches by Senator Foraker and Herbert S Bigelow.
A dense OCR fragment shows court, probate, and public notice language with references to guardianship, openings in a suit, and various legal actions. Named entities include Washington Law, The Washington Pest, and probate court references, though many words are garbled. The text hints at a legal proceeding, notices, and dates but lacks coherent outcomes.
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